BREAKING: Mason Mount takes Man United's iconic No 7 shirt

Mason Mount has been given the number seven at Manchester United, meaning he takes over from Cristiano Ronaldo in the shirt.

On Wednesday Mount was finally confirmed as a United player after weeks of negotiations with Chelsea over signing the midfielder.

It initially remained a mystery what squad number he would be given but it's now been revealed he will take the legendary number seven shirt.

Players such as Ronaldo, Eric Cantona and Bryan Robson have flourished wearing the number but in recent years Antonio Valencia, Alexis Sanchez and Ronaldo haven't fared so well.

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 Adding to his £60m transfer fee, Mount will undoubtedly face increased pressure having taking the No 7 shirt. 

The midfielder insists he is ready for the challenge, though. After signing the deal with his new club, Mount said: 'It's never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career. 

'Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I'm joining, and I can't wait to be part of this group's drive to win major trophies.

'Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag. Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn't be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here. 

'I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.'